One of Linux's strengths as an operating system is its ability to be configured and tweaked to suit your tastes. Using the command line allows you to issue powerful commands that are unavailable to ...

Microsoft now allows users of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to run commands automatically on WSL distribution startup. WSL is a compatibility layer designed by Microsoft to makes it possible ...

Sometimes, a GUI app isn't enough.

Today, you can purchase a Linux distribution, install it and use it, all without really understanding much about the operating system itself. For those perhaps new to Linux who want to know a bit more ...

Many modern operating systems are happy to display a "please wait" splash screen while booting--not so with Linux. Unlike other operating systems, Linux is incredibly chatty while it boots, and I'm ...

Having recently completed the second issue of Hackett and Bankwell, I have been taking inventory of my accomplishments and lessons learned. Two years ago, I was working two jobs, writing Web software ...

This select set of Linux commands can help you master the command line and speed up your use of the operating system. When coming up to speed as a Linux user, it helps to have a cheat sheet that can ...